Name: La Valette Marathon
Start: 2026-03-22
End: 2026-03-22
Location: Birgu

About the Event

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Maltese history at the La Valette Marathon on March 22, 2026. This event stands as Malta's most scenic run, guiding participants along ancient fortifications like Fort St. Elmo and Fort St. Angelo with the sparkling Mediterranean as a constant backdrop. Whether you conquer the full 42.2km from San Pawl il-Bahar or the historic half-marathon from Sliema, every route culminates in a grand, unforgettable finish at the majestic Fort St. Angelo in Birgu.

Races Offered

La Valette Full Marathon

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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06:30

La Valette Full Marathon Relay

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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06:30

La Valette Half Marathon

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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07:00

La Valette Half Marathon Relay

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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07:00

La Valette Walkathon 21km

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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07:30

La Valette 10km Run

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

La Valette 5km Run

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Birgu.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.3° / 17.2°

wb_sunny 7.8° / 12.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 21.9 /

water_drop 72.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.3° / 17.2°

wb_sunny 7.8° / 12.9°

air 21.9 km/h

water_drop 72.5%

About Birgu

Birgu, also known by its title Città Vittoriosa, is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the Port Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of land with Fort Saint Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base. Birgu is ideally situated for safe anchorage, and has a long history of maritime, mercantile and military activities.